Leader Of The Opposition (Israel)
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, the Leader of the Opposition (, ''Rosh HaOpozitzya'') is the politician who leads the
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, the Israeli parliament. The
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that is not in (or supports) the
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History


Informal role, until 2000

Until 2000, the role of the Opposition Leader was not an official position, but rather an honorary role. The Leader of the Opposition was the leader of the largest party not in government. Even with the absence of a law defining the role of the Opposition Leader, it was customary for the
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to hold regular meetings with the leader of the largest opposition party. However, this was done only at the prerogative of the Prime Minister.


Formalised role, post-2000

In early 2000, two bills to amend the Opposition Leader's status were submitted to the Knesset, one by the government and one by MK Uzi Landau. The bills were merged into one amendment, and on 17 July 2000, the Knesset approved Amendment 8 to the "Knesset Law" of 1994, adding chapter 6 that outlined the role of the Leader of the Opposition. The law stipulates the selection of the Opposition Leader, the method of their replacement, regulates their ceremonial role in various official events, and obliges the prime minister to update them once a month. The law also stipulates that the Opposition Leader's salary will be determined by Knesset committee, and shall not be lower than a salary of a Cabinet minister.


List of Opposition leaders


Leaders of the largest opposition party


Designated Opposition Leaders

After Amendment 8 to the "Knesset law" of 1994 was passed, the Leader of the Opposition became an official position held by the leader of the largest faction within the opposition.


References


External links


Chapter 6: Leader of the Opposition, The Knesset law of 1994
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